By Coach John Hughes After riding 1,663 miles in less than eight straight days, could you still ride at 14.5 mph? That’s the pace my client Michael Glass (age 55) is riding on Wednesday morning, June 20th, in the solo Race Across AMerica (RAAM). He is 1,963 miles into the race with 1,107 miles to go. He’s averaging 251 miles per day at an average riding speed of 13.1 mph, … [Read more...] about 2018 Race Across AMerica Rider Interview with Michael Glass
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Ask the Coach: Which Electrolytes Does A Cyclist Need?
By Coach John Hughes Lisa, my client wrote: The weather will be in 80s+ for Quabbin century on Saturday. I can only bring two bottles of your HMSD (Homemade Sports Drink, recipe below). How do I get lots of electrolytes and whatever else I need? What about a powdered sports drink I can mix after the HMSD is gone? Or electrolyte supplements? There will be aid stations … [Read more...] about Ask the Coach: Which Electrolytes Does A Cyclist Need?
How to Ride Safely in the Summer Heat
By Coach John Hughes I raced the Furnace Creek 508 through the Mojave Desert and Death Valley twice. I set a course record and won both times. I raced for over 30 continuous hours in each of those two races. The 508-mile race, with 35,000 feet of climbing, is a qualifier for the Race Across AMerica. I wasn’t the fastest rider—many would have beaten me in a 40-km time … [Read more...] about How to Ride Safely in the Summer Heat
Cramping: A Case Study – The Perfect Storm, Part 1
By Coach John Hughes Four people contacted me in the last week about cramping problems. RBR reader Tom J. e-mailed an excellent set of questions on cramping. Part 1 discusses his problems, which are common to many roadies, and what scientists know about cramps. Part 2 will discuss the role of supplements and other ways of preventing cramps. The Problem Tom writes: When I … [Read more...] about Cramping: A Case Study – The Perfect Storm, Part 1
Ask the Coach: How to Get Rid of Aches and Pains of Aging?
By Coach John Hughes RBR Reader Paul writes, “Any way of getting ride of some of those aches and pains associated with aging? I’m only 50 and it’s really starting to get to me. There’s no real pattern to the aches/pains. Sometimes more when I first awake, sometimes starts later in the day. Sometimes muscles, sometimes joints, probably more limbs than trunk. I'm a mailman, so I … [Read more...] about Ask the Coach: How to Get Rid of Aches and Pains of Aging?